FUN FAQS
Q: Why all Carbon vs. Fiberglass?
A: We can make the airframe in fiberglass, it's easier to work with and it saves about $100 in materials. The downside? Fiberglass breaks on impact. Our carbon layup is so strong it's literally hard to break in a typical low-medium speed crash. We have 3 year old Jesters out there which have crashed 30 times, survived mid-air collisions, slammed into rocks and keep on flying with only minor cosmetic injuries. What's that worth?
Q: Why a 3D Printed Tail Adapter?
A: The tail adapter serves 2 killer purposes. One, it enables the stabs to be quickly removed for flat packing such as a gun case, traveling or shipping. More importantly, it is the inexpensive breaking point of the aircraft. In typical somewhat major cart-wheeling crashes, the $30 plastic tail adapter and the carbon rods may break, the steel wing rod will bend, and the fuse, wings and tail will be fine. You can bend the wing rod back by hand, and buy a new 3D tail adapter with carbon rods installed--and be flying again quickly.
Q: How Do You Make Your Jester Roll So Quickly?
A: I know it sounds crazy, but turn up the end point travel adjustment to 150%. It's sensitive, but not crazy. I've handed my controls to beginner aileron pilots who had no trouble keeping the Jester in the air at 150%. I'd recommend doing your maiden flight at 100% and maybe 5% exponential if you're nervous, but soon as you're ready for that Jester Snap like you see in my videos, just turn up the travel. That's all it takes.
Q: What Servos Do We Recommend For a Jester?
A: Any of the following servo recommendations are killer, but if you want to know my favorites, they are:
#1 Favorite: KST-X10-710 ... #2 Favorite MKS HV-69 ... #3 Favorite HS-85MG ...
Q: Is there Any Way to Get a Lower Cost Jester?
A: If the full price is a major struggle, I understand, just let me know. I will do everything I can to help put you into a great Jester you can afford. Sometimes I have carbon layups that are slightly imperfect with minor cosmetic flaws that I can offer discounted. I also know a lot of Jester owners and I'm happy to try to find you a used Jester which might help the current owner get into a brand new one. Win-win!
Q: Can You Build a Cheaper Jester?
A: I would love to, but it takes me 30+ hours to build just one Jester RTF with $100+ in materials and $150 in components. I thought about outsourcing production, but decided not to. I'm proud to build them by hand in the USA and have no current plans to outsource.
Q: Can You Teach Me How to Dynamic Soar Like You Do in the Video?
A: YES! If you can get to North San Diego area, my shop is in Vista California right next to the private field that you see in the video. Jester owners are welcome to fly with us by invitation and I'm happy to show you the moves. The wind is good in the afternoon about 6 days a week. Hope to see you there!
A: We can make the airframe in fiberglass, it's easier to work with and it saves about $100 in materials. The downside? Fiberglass breaks on impact. Our carbon layup is so strong it's literally hard to break in a typical low-medium speed crash. We have 3 year old Jesters out there which have crashed 30 times, survived mid-air collisions, slammed into rocks and keep on flying with only minor cosmetic injuries. What's that worth?
Q: Why a 3D Printed Tail Adapter?
A: The tail adapter serves 2 killer purposes. One, it enables the stabs to be quickly removed for flat packing such as a gun case, traveling or shipping. More importantly, it is the inexpensive breaking point of the aircraft. In typical somewhat major cart-wheeling crashes, the $30 plastic tail adapter and the carbon rods may break, the steel wing rod will bend, and the fuse, wings and tail will be fine. You can bend the wing rod back by hand, and buy a new 3D tail adapter with carbon rods installed--and be flying again quickly.
Q: How Do You Make Your Jester Roll So Quickly?
A: I know it sounds crazy, but turn up the end point travel adjustment to 150%. It's sensitive, but not crazy. I've handed my controls to beginner aileron pilots who had no trouble keeping the Jester in the air at 150%. I'd recommend doing your maiden flight at 100% and maybe 5% exponential if you're nervous, but soon as you're ready for that Jester Snap like you see in my videos, just turn up the travel. That's all it takes.
Q: What Servos Do We Recommend For a Jester?
A: Any of the following servo recommendations are killer, but if you want to know my favorites, they are:
#1 Favorite: KST-X10-710 ... #2 Favorite MKS HV-69 ... #3 Favorite HS-85MG ...
Q: Is there Any Way to Get a Lower Cost Jester?
A: If the full price is a major struggle, I understand, just let me know. I will do everything I can to help put you into a great Jester you can afford. Sometimes I have carbon layups that are slightly imperfect with minor cosmetic flaws that I can offer discounted. I also know a lot of Jester owners and I'm happy to try to find you a used Jester which might help the current owner get into a brand new one. Win-win!
Q: Can You Build a Cheaper Jester?
A: I would love to, but it takes me 30+ hours to build just one Jester RTF with $100+ in materials and $150 in components. I thought about outsourcing production, but decided not to. I'm proud to build them by hand in the USA and have no current plans to outsource.
Q: Can You Teach Me How to Dynamic Soar Like You Do in the Video?
A: YES! If you can get to North San Diego area, my shop is in Vista California right next to the private field that you see in the video. Jester owners are welcome to fly with us by invitation and I'm happy to show you the moves. The wind is good in the afternoon about 6 days a week. Hope to see you there!